Ron Jenkins is lucky winnerWe all get them in the mail - those big flyers from car dealerships claiming you won a prize, only to get there and receive nothing or a smaller prize than expected.In fact,...

New OCSO sub-unit to tackle gang violence, illegal activitiesIn response to a large-scale gang related shooting earlier in 2023 which occurred at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, the Okmulgee County S...

‘No secret meetings held’Part 1After a report aired recently on Fox 23 titled “Records: Okmulgee Co. commissioners, jail leaders, DA worked behind-the-scenes to help oust 911 leaders,” OCCJA Executive...

Pageants on tap for Aug. 19The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration is one of the only, if not the only celebration in Oklahoma, commemorating the achievements of the American workers.According to Shannon ...

Tickets available for purchaseThough the hot weather seems to be sticking around, you’re sure to find a cool spot at next weekend’s 7 Hills Music Fest, set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Nichols Park.Brough...

With the temperatures at high levels this week, several organizations and churches have put themselves forward to provide a safe place to cool off and get some water.A special thank you to everyone wh...

Vanessa VanCleave, a teacher at Schulter Schools, is happy to announce the release this week of her new memoir.The book, “Hearing Aids - How A Deaf Child with AIDS Taught Me to Hear God’s Voice,” tell...

Dr. Bill R. Path served 38 years in higher educationAfter an illustrious career spanning 38 years in higher education, Dr. Bill R. Path, President of OSU Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee, h...

Allocation of Alcoholic Tax funds tabledA representative from the EODD was at Monday’s meeting to remind the commissioners to submit their Rural Economic Action Plan for the year.REAP grants fund a va...

Final Summer Reading Program heldOn Monday, July 24, Amber Mordecai came to the Henryetta Public Library Summer Reading Program and talked to the kids about “What is a Sasquatch?”She asked them all ki...

Voters who have received an Address Confirmation Notice in the mail from the State Election Board are asked to respond as soon as possible to avoid having their registration become “inactive.” Notices...

An Okmulgee man will spend the rest of his life in prison on sexual abuse charges.The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week that Edgar Rene Garcia-Li...

Subjects facing district court datesTwo arrested for gun possession, drug paraphernalia Two people were arrested earlier this week when a vehicle search led to the discovery of a sawed-off shotgun.Acc...

Shoemake Champion Exhibitor Award establishedOne outstanding county fair exhibitor could walk away with $1,000, awarded in memory of a longtime supporter.The first Jerry Shoemake All-Around Champion E...

This evening, the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce will host a movie night at the Territorial Park, located on S. 4th Street.The first movie to be shown is the family movie, “Luca,” according to Chamber ...

Chamber to hold Pickleball games at Civic CenterThe Henryetta City Council gave their approval to the Chamber of Commerce to use the Civic Center for Pickleball games. Bruce Jones addressed the counci...

First Family Federal Credit Union won 3rd place in the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce Window Decorating Contest. With a patriotic theme, FFFCU focused on the military. According to Amber Mordecai, empl...

Newly appointed Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore delivered his first report during Monday’s commissioner meeting. He began by mentioning that much of the previous week was s...

The Free-Lance and Times staff were excited to see Henryetta Public Schools Therapy Dog (In-Training) Miss Mace off Friday morning to a two-week training. Stopping by to pick up donations of dog food ...